Survey Field Technician I

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Survey Field Technician I to manage equipment on job sites, ensuring accurate measurements and navigating various terrains. You will perform duties such as loading/unloading equipment and cutting lines with a brush axe.

Ideal candidates possess a High School diploma or GED, can lift 50 pounds, and are motivated to work independently in diverse environments. The position offers benefits like an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with outdoor work and ability to handle equipment in various conditions.
• Capacity to lift 50 pounds and work long hours on foot.
• Willingness to travel and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment from truck.
• Cut line with brush axe and run level rod for elevations.
• Walk through diverse terrains for job requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

High School/GED or equivalent

Job description

A Survey Field Technician I loads and unloads equipment from truck and carries equipment to job site; cuts line with brush axe; runs a level rod to obtain elevations; holds prism pole for horizontal positions. The job requires considerable walking for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground and sometimes water.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Load and unload equipment from truck and carry equipment.
• Cut line with brush axe.
• Run level rod to obtain elevations.
• Hold prism pole for horizontal positions.
• Requires a lot of walking for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground and sometimes water.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred, specialized training from a vo-tech school or Rod person/Instrument person experience a plus.
• Walking outdoors for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, including urban, suburban, and rural locations, and working under adverse conditions (heat, cold, hills, swamps, wildlife & insects, high traffic areas).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry, and operate equipment as needed on the project.
• Ability to travel daily.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Can work unsupervised when required.
• Experience is welcomed, willing to train.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License is a plus.
• Background & motor vehicle checks, and pre-employment drug screening are conditions of employment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation, Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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